Remote Trauma-Informed Counselling Team Lead

Bravehearts; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Not-for-profit salary packaging

Bonus self-care leave

Birthday leave

Free onsite car parking

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Bravehearts, a leading child protection charity, is seeking a Counselling Team Leader to join the Beyond Brave team. This full-time fixed-term role until June 2027 is based in Arundel on the Gold Coast with remote work available, and involves leading a small, highly skilled team while maintaining a caseload.

You will oversee daily operations, trauma-informed counselling, and support Redress applications, with a focus on evidence-based practice, collaboration, and culturally safe care for

Qualifications

• 5–7 years' postgraduate experience in therapeutic case management, counselling or mental health with survivors of childhood trauma.
• Eligibility for membership of AASW, APS, ACA or PACFA.
• Experience with adult survivors of child sexual assault and with diverse communities.
• Commitment to diversity and inclusion in leadership and practice.
• Must have or be willing to obtain Working with Children Check and National Police Certificate.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily leadership and support to a small team of clinicians.
• Develop, implement and review counselling programs within Beyond Brave.
• Deliver trauma-informed counselling and crisis intervention linked to Redress lodgement.
• Conduct risk assessments and interventions.
• Assist clients with Redress applications.
• Facilitate weekly team meetings and 1:1s.
• Provide data reports and maintain timely case notes.

Skills

Leadership

Empathetic leadership

Diversity & inclusion

People management

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in social work, counselling, psychology

Job description

Bravehearts, a leading child protection charity, is seeking a Counselling Team Leader to join the Beyond Brave team. This full-time fixed-term role until June 2027 is based in Arundel on the Gold Coast with remote work available, and involves leading a small, highly skilled team while maintaining a caseload.

You will oversee daily operations, trauma-informed counselling, and support Redress applications, with a focus on evidence-based practice, collaboration, and culturally safe care for